Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents and antidepressants. Its fluorinated structure enhances blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in neuroactive drug design. Also employed in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and pesticides due to the stability and lipophilicity imparted by fluorine atoms. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving fluorinated analogs.